Nevada Judge Fiore Suspended with Pay after Trump Pardon

Michele Fiore, a Nye County Justice of the Peace and former Nevada assemblywoman, remains suspended with pay by the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline despite receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump for her federal wire fraud conviction. Fiore was convicted of using donations intended for fallen police officers' memorials for personal expenses, including her daughter's wedding. The commission cited additional complaints questioning her honesty and ability to perform judicial duties, stating that her return to full duties poses a substantial threat to the public and the administration of justice. Fiore's attorney argued that the pardon should erase the conviction's impact and that the commission lacks jurisdiction over conduct prior to her judicial appointment. However, the commission has not set a timeline for completing its investigation or potentially lifting the suspension. This decision marks a setback for Fiore, who has sought to resume her judicial role following the pardon.